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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15

Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Montana groups partner to make wilderness accessible, inclusive

The trip brought eight participants into the 1.5 million acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex with the goal of making the wilderness more accessible to those w…

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Whitefish leaders huddle to address housing crisis

The lack of affordable rental housing has reached a crisis level in Whitefish as the conversion of long-term rentals to short-term vacation rentals continues a…

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Kalispell man target of kidnapping scam

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about virtual kidnapping scams and variations of this type of scam that are targeting families in western Montana, including a case in Kalispell.

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Pet owners find help with shelter, supplies

Many of the evacuees that fled the Boulder 2700 Fire and Finley Point area Saturday night and Sunday arrived at the Red Cross shelter at Linderman Elementary S…

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Man headed to prison for vehicular assault

A Northwest Montana man who nearly killed two local people while driving high on meth last year is headed to the Montana State Prison.

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Evacuation orders continue for some homes along Montana 35

Evacuation orders remained in place Wednesday for some residents along Montana 35 due to the Boulder 2700 Fire east of Polson.

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Man accused of using bear spray on wife

A Columbia Falls man was taken to jail after he allegedly sprayed his wife in the face with bear spray.

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Big subdivision OK'd on former Willow Creek site in Kalispell

A large housing proposal off Foys Lake Road received enthusiastic support from the Kalispell City Council on Monday.

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Trego's 'Lady Long Rider' headed to Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame

Her spurs may not "jingle, jangle, jingle," but Trego resident Bernice Ende is still going into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center.

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Vandal sought for graffiti in Lakeside, Somers

A graffiti vandal is on the loose in the communities of Lakeside and Somers and residents aren't happy about it.

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
New fire takes off south of Swan Lake

Fire crews on Tuesday were sent to a new wildfire on the Swan River State Forest about 8 miles south of Swan Lake.

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Cinnamon Davis-Hall is a helping hand for veterans

The Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry in Evergreen is dedicated to helping homeless, low-income and at-risk veterans and their families. Th…

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Flathead Electric charged up for another year of supporting communities

Flathead Electric Cooperative is charged up for another year of supporting communities in the Flathead Valley and Libby and invites the public to help out.

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
Growth concerns loom over Evergreen sewer proposal

The Evergreen Water and Sewer District wants to move the boundary of its service area in order to serve potential new developments and grow its customer base. …

Updated 4 years, 9 months ago
New theater company reimagines classics in relatable way

When thinking of classic theater such as Shakespeare’s many works or the ancient Greek dramas of Euripides and Sophocles, the idea of it can seem archaic and e…